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In Almancil, Pequeno Mundo restaurant is indisputably a reference in the region. Betting on French cuisine, this is a place that welcomes us in an intimate and exquisite environment, where the Mediterranean inspiration is also clearly present in every dish.

Sara Vilela continues the fantastic work that her father, Joaquim Vilela, developed over several decades and that earned Pequeno Mundo dozens of recommendations. This is a restaurant with history that presents us with a memorable gastronomic experience.

This is certainly a Portuguese home - with typical Portuguese tiles, tools used in agriculture and vintage furniture - but it's also a tribute to French gastronomy. It's not by chance that the wines match perfectly with the dishes served - in Pequeno Mundo, the best of both worlds is combined to provide an harmoniously and carefully prepared meal.

In the two rooms of the restaurant, many faithful customers (who always insist on returning whenever they're in the south of the country) proudly claim that they have been dining here for 30 years or over - probably the best compliment a restaurant can get - and we can understand why.

The starters - the Foie Gras or the scallops - were the best way to start the meal. For the main course, you can't miss the delicious Carabineiro (shrimp). There are countless excellent wine options to accompany your meal, after all, Pequeno Mundo has an exemplary wine list. However, the best is to talk with Helena, who is always ready to give us her best suggestion.

Almancil presents us with this treasure which has nothing "small" about it (Pequeno Mundo means Small World), and that you should visit when this region of the Algarve is in your plans.

Cool Tip: In the Summer, enjoy the good weather and have dinner on the outside. In the Winter, choose a table by the fireplace. This is a restaurant to visit all year round and it can also be an excellent suggestion for a romantic dinner.